Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’ (Plantain Lily)
Plantain Lily 'Krossa Regal', Krossa Regal Hosta
Award-winning Hosta ‘Krossa Regal’ (Plantain Lily) is a robust clump-forming perennial forming an upright, arching, spreading mound of ovate, soft gray-blue, smooth, widely veined leaves, 11 in. long (28 cm). Bell-shaped, pale purple flowers appear on exceptionally tall scapes, 4-6 ft. long (120-180 cm), in mid to late summer. They attract songbirds and hummingbirds. Moderately fast-growing, this giant hosta makes a striking specimen in the shade garden thanks to its graceful, vase-like habit and beautifully shaped leaves. The foliage is of good substance and very slug resistant.
- Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
- Grows 40 in. tall (100 cm) and 3-6 ft. wide (90-180 cm).
- Performs best in part shade to full shade in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
- Perfect for the shade garden, mixed with other perennials in bed and borders, city gardens, cottage gardens or coastal gardens. Great as a groundcover or underplanting shrubs and roses.
- Watch for slugs and snails which could damage the attractive foliage.
- Cut off the stems after blooming to encourage the plant’s growth. Discolored leaves should be trimmed back to the ground.
- Propagate by division in early spring or late summer.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Hosta |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
